Voters reject Question 5 to raise tipped workers pay
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly rejected Ballot Question 5, which would have raised the minimum wage for tipped workers over the next 5 years.
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Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly rejected Ballot Question 5, which would have raised the minimum wage for tipped workers over the next 5 years.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A question on the November ballot in Massachusetts could change the way tipped workers get paid.
A question on minimum wage that could land on the November ballot calls for all workers in Massachusetts to earn at least $15 an hour.
A rally was held Wednesday in support of allowing all workers to make $15 an hour while also pooling tips and getting the question on the ballot in November. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
An 18-year-old high school graduate was shot in Boston's Seaport Thursday and was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. WBZ's Paula Ebben has this and more top stories -- Alyssa Andrews has your forecast.
Tipped workers want their wages raised to $15 per hour. Seven states have already passed the measure.
Walmart is giving its store managers a fat raise this year in an effort to retain workers amid high turnover in the retail industry.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to pass a minimum wage for ride share drivers.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
For thousands of workers in Massachusetts, the new year means more money. On January 1, the minimum wage increased to $15 an hour.
With the rising cost of inflation, some people say the new pay raise isn't enough anymore. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Winter Classic at Fenway; Wilmington barn fire; Minimum wage hike; Messy mid-week forecast
The new year will bring a pay bump for some hourly workers in Massachusetts.
CVS announced Wednesday it is raising minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees, starting in July 2022.
Starting Friday, January 1, 2021, the minimum wage across Massachusetts will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour.
Massachusetts isn't alone in raising wages. Twenty other states will also see an increase in their minimum wage in 2020.
The state minimum wage will rise to $12.75 an hour in 2020.
State Sen. Patricia Jehlen and Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, are calling for the elimination of the state's so-called "sub-minimum wage" of $4.35 an hour for tipped workers.
The state's minimum wage is going up and the income tax rate is coming down in 2019.
The company said Tuesday that the wage hike will benefit more than 350,000 workers.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Thursday to increase the minimum wage, require paid leave for workers and mandate an annual sales tax holiday.
More than five inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts on Friday.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Friday's snow didn't stop shoppers who were determined to cross things off their holiday to-do lists.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
More than four inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts.
The evening commute began crawling hours earlier due to a snow storm. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
The vote capped a chaotic week in Washington that saw Trump torpedo a bipartisan deal.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
A multi-story public gathering space in Charlestown was vandalized. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
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Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
Both Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown were furious with the officiating in Thursday night's Boston Celtics loss to the Chicago Bulls
Mattias Ekholm got the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers shook off a shoddy start for a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.